As the First Planetary Hour Ruler is Venus today, 06 04 18, and Shukra syat Gana Nayako Bhagavathee…

The Eightfold Verse about the Mother Divine

Like Socrates who said ” I know nothing, not even my own ignorance”, Sankara
was also known for his humility.

“I know not Philosophy, Literature or Science ” , he says in his poem, Bhavani Ashtakam. I am
one of the worst beings and my only refuge is Thee ! 


 Neither do I know how to donate, 
Nor Meditation transcendental 
Neither do I know Tantra, 
Nor the stanzas of prayer great, 
Worshipping is unknown to me , 
Nor do I know the art of yoga,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !


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